All the individuals are currently in a stable condition
Emirates airline also denied social media reports that it is planning to suspend all flights from March 17
The Exchange will continue to provide access to trading services through its Sahmi digital platform
The move comes even as Dubai closes all theme parks, cancels all events to prevent Covid-19 spread
All events in Dubai have been suspended from Sunday, March 15, 2020 until the end of the month
Around SAR30bn ($7.99bn) is expected to be made available to banks and finance companies in return for deferring small- and medium-size businesses’ loans
Frequencies to Jakarta, Seoul and Bangkok have also been temporarily reduced
A British national who boarded the flight was reportedly in quarantine and has tested positive for coronavirus
Banks across the country are expected to exercise stable lending practices and treat customers fairly
The closures will extend from March 15-31, though visitors have been asked to check the individual websites before planning their visits
The WHO declared the new strain of the coronavirus as a pandemic on Wednesday
During the two weeks a few flights would be operated as “exceptional cases”
The decision does not apply to those who already have their visas issued
Package includes cancellation of some fees, reduction in utility bills for three months
Non-class student activities and the provision of shisha have also been prohibited while court attendance has been restricted in the sultanate
Emirates also plans to gradually roll out thermal screening procedures for all of its flights departing Dubai
The individuals, who belong to nine nationalities, are currently in a stable condition
The central bank has also set up a committee which is communicating with banks on procedures to ensure continuity of banking
Remote work will mainly extend to senior citizens, working mothers and those who suffer from chronic diseases and respiratory symptoms
It has given a 72-hour period for its citizens and residents from the countries on the list to return to the kingdom
Kuwait has also announced a public holiday from March 12 to March 26
The infectees were taken to an isolation and treatment centre
The coronavirus continues its spread across the world having infected over 117,000 people
Kuwait has also extended the closure of all schools and universities for an additional two weeks
The current season at one of Dubai’s most popular entertainment destinations ends on April 4
School students and staff to undergo mandatory 14-day self-isolation after returning to the UAE irrespective of the country to which they have travelled
Saudi also extended travel bans to 14 countries, including UAE, Oman and European nations
It comes a day after the UAE confirmed 14 cases of the virus within the country
The policy covers all existing destinations across the Emirates network
The recent travel ban covers Oman, Germany, France, Turkey and Spain